MURDER
CASE #: 1980-11
Libbie Rae Rhyne
Also Known As:
Libbie Rae Parten
Status:
Open
Date of Offense:
Date of Offense:
Jurisdiction:
Offense Location:
Killeen, Texas
Summary:
On 12/07/1980 police responded to a report of a deceased woman. Investigation disclosed the cause of death was homicide.
Vital Statistics
Circumstances of Offense:
On 12/07/1980 husband returned home from work and discovered Libbie deceased. The incident occurred between 12:00 AM and 7:24 AM. An intensive investigation revealed several suspects however, this case remains unsolved.
Additional Details:
This case was later assumed to have been connected with a serial killer, Henry L. Lucas and Otis O'Toole who provided information regarding this case. This case was closed on 04/02/1985. Later it was found that Lucas had fabricated many confessions and this case was re-activated at some point.
Case Last Updated:
Timeline of Events
Officers arrive on the murder scene.
Husband (in-person) reports discovery of his wife's body to the police.
Burglary report was made by husband after Libbie calls him about a break-in.
Libbie and Norma Capes visit mutual friend Carla Bush.
Related Vehicles
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Associated Persons
Glen Earl W. (Person of Interest) - Living
Norma Jean C. (Person of Interest) - Living
James R. (Spouse) - Living
Chester B. (Person of Interest) - Living
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